little love notes
Practicing Self-Care: Filling Your Own Cup First
Posted by Arona Martin onBack into writing...
Posted by Arona Martin onSupporting a Loved One with Cancer
Posted by Arona Martin onHi Everyone! Arona Martin here, founder of Because Love. I was recently invited to share Because Love on the NBC Chicago local news station. It felt SO GOOD to share with others how to can easily, creatively, and thoughtfully show love and support to loved ones battling cancer. Watch and you will learn how...
I Had Cancer & This is What I Needed
Posted by Arona Martin onGuest post by Dana Stewart of Dragonfly Angel Society I’ve had the unfortunate joy of being a cancer patient moved to cancer survivor and then had to watch as one of my closest friends was diagnosed with breast cancer within two years of me finishing treatment. Up until my diagnosis of...
My Favorite Do’s and Don’ts of Supporting a Cancer Fighter
Posted by Arona Martin onCancer is a tough and tricky disease that has significantly impacted many members of my family, including myself. We know first hand what it’s like to support loved ones with cancer and what it is like to be the loved one with cancer. I was diagnosed with a rare form...
10 Ways to Support a Cancer Caregiver
Posted by Arona Martin onGuest post by Amanda Evans-Clark, Founder of Cocktails & Chemo Caregiving is a thankless job. It’s lonely, stressful and yet most caregivers will tell you there is nowhere else they’d rather be. Caring for my husband was the greatest honor of my life. I became like a wolf at...
7 Things To Do When Your Friend Has Cancer
Posted by Arona Martin on7 Ways To Love On Your Friend With Cancer Supporting a friend or loved one with cancer is something that you probably never planned for. It's hard to process, but super important to always show them that you love them no matter where they are in their diagnosis. As...
LOVE HEALS Journal Prompts: Print These Out!
Posted by Arona Martin onMy LOVE HEALS journal provides a great outlet of thought and emotion for anyone battling cancer. Shop my full LOVE HEALS Journal, here. Some of the prompts are even relevant for anyone! I've chosen TWO free prompts for you to share with a loved one who has cancer. You could use...
SAY THIS, NOT THAT. What to say (and not say) when cancer happens!
Posted by Arona Martin onIt’s hard to know what to say when someone we love gets cancer. And when we hear those dreaded words, sometimes our common sense and verbal tact seem to go out the window and we say things (with the best of intention, of course) that can be less than helpful, and...
Love Always, Audrey: Empathy Advice + Gifts For When You Just Don't Know What To Say
Posted by Arona Martin onDear Loves, This past summer, I was chatting with my friend Audrey, of lovealwaysaudrey.com, about how she personally struggles with what to do and say when something bad happens to someone she loves. And you know what? It's common to feel confused during tough seasons. I spoke more with Audrey...